Business loans for Nigerian founders

Move when opportunity arrives.
Not when your cash flow allows it.

Borrow ₦100K to ₦9.5M. No collateral. Rates from 3.99% per month. Money in your account in 48 hours.
Licensed by
CBN
Deposit Insured by

₦9.5M

MAX loan

3.99%

From / month

24–48h

Disbursement

12mo

max tenor
* New customers: up to 6 months. Returning customers: up to 12 months. Actual rate based on credit assessment, confirmed before you accept.
Loan Calculator

Know the numbers before you commit.

Pick your amount, choose your tenor, and see what your repayments will be.
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Loan amount
₦500,000
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Estimated monthly repayment
₦908,333
Principal
₦2,500,000
Total interest (est. 5%/mo)
₦225,000
Total repayment
₦2,725,000
Calculations based on a rate of 5%/month for illustration purposes. Actual rates start at 3.99%, based on your credit assessment.
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Your loan offer is based on your cashflow. Your net cashflow must be at least 3× your monthly repayment.
Loan products
Three loans. Pick the one that fits.
Different needs, different structures. Rates and eligibility vary by product. All confirmed before you accept.
Most popular
Working Capital

Stock, payroll & the gap between invoices

Cash for the things that keep the business moving. Repay as you earn.
Requires a Carbon Business account — open one in 5 minutes when you apply.
Loan range
₦100K – ₦9.5M
Tenor
1 – 6 months
Collateral
None required
Disbursement
24–48 hours
Rate
From 3.99%/mo
Apply for working capital →
Asset Finance

Buy the equipment that pays for itself

Generator, freezer, POS fleet, delivery bike, production tool. Finance the asset, free up your working capital.
Requires a Carbon Business account — open one in 5 minutes when you apply.
Loan range
₦1M – ₦9.5M
Tenor
3 – 12 months
Collateral
Asset-secured
Disbursement
24–48 hours
Rate
Based on evaluation
Finance an asset →
Flex Loan

Credit that grows with your balance

Open a Carbon Business account with ₦150K and access up to ₦500K instantly. Available to new and existing customers.
Requires a Carbon Business account — open one in 5 minutes when you apply.
Limit
₦100K – ₦500K
Opening deposit
₦150K
Disbursement
Instant
Rate
6% flat
Apply for Flex Loan →
Eligibility

Do you qualify?

Here's exactly what we look at. No hidden requirements.

Who qualifies

Registered Nigerian business (BN or RC number)

Not registered yet?

We can help. Carbon offers CAC business registration support — get your business registered and loan-ready at the same time.
At least 6 months of trading history
Average monthly turnover of ₦1,000,000+

Not there yet?

Open a Carbon Business account now, bank with us for 6 months, and you'll qualify automatically.
Director or signatory aged 21–60 years
Director/signatory aged 21–60
Clean credit bureau report — no active defaults or outstanding delinquencies

Not registered yet?

We can help. Carbon offers CAC business registration support — get your business registered and loan-ready at the same time.
Register your business

Not there yet?

Open a Carbon Business account now, bank with us for 6 months, and you'll qualify automatically.
Sign up on Carbon Business

What you'll need

CAC certificate
6 months of business bank statements (any bank)
Valid government ID + BVN of signatory
Recent utility bill (business address)

Already banking with Carbon?

Your statements pull automatically. Just confirm and submit.
How it works

Apply on your phone. Money in 48 hours.

No branch visit. No paper. Four steps.
5 minutes
Open your account
Download the Carbon Business app or sign up on the website. Fill in your business details and you're up and running in minutes.
5 minutes
Upload your documents
CAC certificate, 6 months of bank statements, a valid ID, and a recent utility bill. All uploaded in the app or on the website.
24–48 hours
Submit your application
Apply directly in the app or on the website. Your application is assessed on your cashflow and trading history.
Within 48 hours
Money in your account
Your offer lands in the app with your exact rate and repayment schedule. Accept and the money is in your account.
Why Carbon

Fast. Fair. Simple.

Built for founders who don't have time for complicated banking.
Fast decisions, real money
Apply in minutes, get a decision in 48 hours. No waiting rooms, no back-and-forth on paperwork.
Assessed on your business performance
Your offer is based on your cashflow and trading history. A strong-performing business gets a strong offer.
Repayments that fit your cashflow
Daily, weekly, or monthly. Auto-debit from your inflows — no missed dates, no surprise penalties.
Your limit grows as you repay
Repay on time and your next limit rises. Most customers borrow 2–3× their starting amount within 6 months.
More than a loan

Built for businesses that move different.

Other lenders give you money. Carbon gives you a system to manage it.
Carbon Flex

Your everyday business account

A full business bank account open in 5 minutes. Everything you need to get started.
Basic payments and transfers
Bill payments
Invoicing
Single user access
Daily transaction limit: ₦5,000,000

FREE

Carbon Pro

Put your money on autopilot

Set the rules once. Every Naira that comes in knows exactly where to go.
Split Inflows. Every Naira that comes in automatically splits across savings, tax, suppliers, loan repayment, and owner's pay — in the percentages you choose.
Sub-Accounts. Create named sub-accounts inside your one Carbon Business account — "Tax", "Rent", "Stock", "Branch 2 cash". Each has its own balance and statement.
Team Banking. Add your accountant, manager, or cashier with their own login. Decide what each person can do. Nothing leaves the account without your say-so.
Bulk Payments. Pay up to 5,000+ beneficiaries in one go.
Nexus Collections. Built for businesses with high-volume inflows.
Daily transaction limit: ₦250,000,000

₦5,000

/ month
Vendi

Get paid on your invoices today

Don't wait 30, 60, or 90 days for a customer to pay. Vendi unlocks the value of your outstanding invoices so you can keep moving.
Invoice discounting with no long-term commitment
Fast access to cash already owed to you
Works alongside your Carbon Business account

Ready to move? Apply now.

Check eligibility in 30 seconds. Apply in 5 minutes. Money in 48 hours.
CBN licensed
NDIC insured
No collateral
Rates from 3.99%/mo
Rate confirmed before you accept